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Mississippi
Mississippi State Fire Code
Adopted Code Edition
2018 IFC (with MS amendments)
Adoption Style
Statewide — one code
State Fire Marshal
Mississippi State Fire Marshal (under Insurance Dept) ↗Verification Status
Published summary — verify current edition with the SFM
Contractor Licensing
Fire Alarm
MS State Board of Contractors — Electrical / Low-Voltage
Fire Sprinkler
MS SFM — Fire Sprinkler / Fire Protection Contractor
Jurisdiction Notes
SFM licenses fire protection contractors. State Board of Contractors handles general trades.
Accuracy & Verification
Fire codes vary by jurisdiction, edition, occupancy, and local amendments. This page is a published summary intended for general reference. Always verify the current enforced edition and specific requirements with the Mississippi State Fire Marshal (under Insurance Dept) and your local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) before making compliance decisions.